Sunny 43 Martini

Martini & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Sunny 43 Martini cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Licor 43 Spanish Liqueur, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, Peychaud's Bitters in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
0.50 fl oz Licor 43 Spanish Liqueur or alternative
0.50 fl oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth or alternative
2.00 dash Peychaud's Bitters or alternative

Directions

Add ice to mixing glass
Pour all ingredients into mixing glass
Stir well with bar spoon
Strain into chilled martini glass
Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

A hidden gem in the martini universe, the Sunny 43 takes the classic formula and injects it with liquid sunshine.

This sophisticated cocktail combines the botanical complexity of Beefeater London Dry Gin with the intriguing vanilla-forward, citrus-spiced character of Licor 43, balanced by crisp Extra Dry Vermouth and finished with the anise-tinged floral notes of Peychaud's Bitters. What emerges is a martini with unexpected depth—bright citrus and warm vanilla weaving through the gin's juniper backbone, creating a silky, aromatic experience that's both familiar and surprising. It's remarkably simple to prepare, requiring just a good stir with ice and a strain into your chilled glass, making it perfect for elegant dinner parties or sophisticated at-home happy hours. The Sunny 43 shines brightest in early evening gatherings or as a prelude to dinner, pairing beautifully with Spanish tapas, particularly manchego cheese, marcona almonds, or seafood dishes featuring delicate herbs. The expressed lemon twist garnish provides an essential aromatic burst that completes this refreshing yet complex cocktail.